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Detailed Explanation of Diesel Generator Starting Methods
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1. Manual Starting

Recoil starting is mostly used in small power open units. It drives the engine flywheel to start by a pull starter.
Advantages: no battery required, simple structure, low failure rate.
Disadvantages: laborious, not available for high power models.
Key manual starting is similar to automobile ignition. Insert the key and rotate to start, then release to reset.
Applicable to small fixed backup and outdoor temporary units, requiring on-site operation.

2. Electric Starting

Driven by the engine with battery and starting motor, one-button start on the control panel.
Configuration: 12V/24V battery, electromagnetic switch, starting motor.
Advantages: easy and fast starting, high reliability.
Disadvantages: unable to start when the battery is low, requiring regular maintenance and charging.
Most diesel units above 10kW are equipped with electric starting by default.

3. Automatic Starting with ATS Dual Power Switch

Core configuration: automatic starting module + automatic transfer switch.
Working process:
Mains power failure → signal detection → unit delayed starting → normal voltage → automatic switching for power supply.
Mains power recovery → switch back to mains power → unit cooling operation → automatic shutdown.
Applicable to important places where power interruption is not allowed.
Features: unattended, fully automatic switching, short switching time, ensuring continuous power supply.

4. Remote Starting and Remote Monitoring

Add communication modules on the basis of automatic starting to realize:
Remote start, stop and emergency stop.
Real-time monitoring of voltage, current, frequency, water temperature, oil pressure, speed and battery voltage.
Fault alarm for overload, high water temperature, low oil pressure, starting failure and abnormal mains power.
Historical operation records, fuel consumption statistics, alarm push.
Some high-end models support:
Background centralized management.
Remote monitoring of multiple units in parallel.
Direct control through mobile applications.
Applicable to base stations, field projects, multi-site operation and maintenance, unattended power stations and emergency support.

5. Parallel Starting and Grid-Connected Starting

Multiple generators realize synchronous starting and parallel operation through parallel control cabinet:
Unify frequency, voltage and phase.
Increase or decrease units on demand to improve power redundancy.
Meet high power loads.
Support mains grid connection and load sharing.
It is an industrial application requiring professional debugging.

Summary of Selection Suggestions

Household or small power temporary use → manual or electric starting.
Backup power for shops and small factories → electric starting with automatic starting.
Hospitals, computer rooms, residential quarters and important equipment → fully automatic starting with ATS.
Field and multi-site construction → 4G intelligent starting with remote monitoring.
High power and high reliability demand → fully automatic parallel system.


Published:Aug.17.2022  Viewed:538

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